And with a flip, speed is often important.

You can also consider forward trends - do you think the market will continue to go up, or has it peaked, etc.  

The best option for you will depend on your situation and your priorities/goals.In general, if you are prioritizing speed and flexibility, then a private or hard money lender is likely a better choice.

After a high speed chase, they finally caught him and he's currently in the local prison.This indecent cost me several thousands of dollars in repairs as well as all of my tenants breaking contract and moving out.I continued renting, however with better back ground checks this time around and found new tenants.

I was wondering if there is any ways I can invest in real estate as a 17 year old or anythang I can do now to speed the process up for when I do turn 18.

Speed and communication are both big.

coming along nicely all sold out of first phase and building is going full speed ahead !! 

I have been thinking about RV parks and mobile home industry recently and been talking to someone from Four Peaks.

If the finished house will be worth the estimated $198k without the extra unit, then good news and full speed ahead.

So having an asset that I would have to hold because I bought at the peak of the market was something I was mulling over.